About Epilepsy Society
Our vision is for a world where epilepsy is irrelevant and people with epilepsy lead the lives they want to lead.
We are the UK’s only charity transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care. We put people at the heart of everything that we do; and we hope to see the day when epilepsy is irrelevant.
Our history
The National Society for the Employment of Epileptics (NSEE) was launched in 1892 by a group of London philanthropists and medical men. The aim of the Society was to establish a 'colony' for people with epilepsy who were capable of work but couldn't find employment due to their condition and the prevailing social attitudes of the time.
Our people
Read biographies for members of our board of trustees, president and vice president, and our senior management team including our CEO Clare Pelham (pictured above).
Board of trustees
Read the bios of our board of trustees including our Chair Kate Alcock (above), who was appointed Chair of the board of trustees in July 2023 and our Vice Chair Jackie Sullivan.
Impact report, annual reports and accounts
In this section you'll find information on our impact over this year and be able to download the most recent copy of our annual report and accounts.
Our work
We are the UK’s only charity transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
Our research is driven by the desire to understand what has caused the epilepsy in each individual person, to be able to identify the best therapy from the outset, and to make this expertise widely available.
Website terms and conditions
Information on how you may use epilepsysociety.org.uk and other Epilepsy Society online services.
Epilepsy Society facts
Doctors and scientists at Epilepsy Society are making a major contribution to the world's research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, pioneering novel diagnostic techniques and making possible improvements in both surgical and medical treatment of the condition.
Privacy policy
This website privacy policy aims to help you to understand what information Epilepsy Society might collect and process about you. Epilepsy Society is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Contact us
Contact us online for general, fundraising or training enquiries or to give feedback.